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A Worn Welcome

Lhasa: a worn, bi-lingual welcome mat
But only if you are Chinese speaking.



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27 Feb 2008

In: Cultural Norms, Lhasa
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TED Talks

16 Apr 2007

In: Lhasa, Today's Office
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Something for inquisitive minds and frequent travellers: TED Talks relaunches today with a brand new site and a lot more compelling content to stream or …
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The Sound of Phlegm Hitting a Dirt Floor

14 Dec 2006

In: Lhasa, Today's Office
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If you close your eyes and listen carefully to the sounds in next room you can hear a large pot of chai coming to the …
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Homes Away From Homes

11 Dec 2006

In: Today's Office
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The train journey from Chengdu to Lhasa takes 48 hours and 3 minutes. Before boarding passengers have to sign a waiver form saying that they …
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Perceived Threat, Perceived Security

20 Dec 2005

In: Lhasa, Today's Office
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Street market in Lhasa sells a wide range of underwear with security pocket for men (shown but not tested) and women. We’ve had blind user …
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Oversight

16 Dec 2005

In: Design Inspiration, Lhasa
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Internet cafe – used for online gaming 99% of the time, 1% for communication related tasks.
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